as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
The suggestion of a discrepancy is an insult, says the former soldier, who served in India’s brief 1999 war with neighbor and arch-rival Pakistan.
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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Businesses that cannot explain discrepancies could face product holds, license suspension, or criminal investigation.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Identifying the discrepancy before shovels broke ground saved $10 million in change-order costs and avoided a wastewater release, rail shutdowns, and environmental damage.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Because there are a lot of discrepancies about that.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Businesses that cannot explain discrepancies could face product holds, license suspension, or criminal investigation.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Identifying the discrepancy before shovels broke ground saved $10 million in change-order costs and avoided a wastewater release, rail shutdowns, and environmental damage.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
Because there are a lot of discrepancies about that.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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In practice, though, designing a policy that acts wisely on this difference is all but impossible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For Edison, junior Hayden Pham was a difference-maker throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The task force has worked to identify a replacement name aligned with the college’s current priorities, including increasing diversity and choosing someone with direct ties to the institution.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Generational diversity can absolutely be an asset.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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